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Your Central Alberta SLP Team
Dedicated to Helping Kids Thrive

We proudly serve families throughout Red Deer and Central Alberta, offering speech therapy that’s fun, functional, and rooted in connection. Each team member is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, confident, and empowered to find their voice.

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    Paige O'Dwyer

    Director/Speech-Language Pathologist

    As the Owner and Director of Communication Options, I have the privilege of leading a team of dedicated and inspiring Speech-Language Pathologists and SLPAs who share my enthusiasm for our mission. Together, we are committed to empowering children with speech and language delays, recognizing that every child has a unique and important message to share. I am particularly enthusiastic about partnering with parents to support their child's speech and language development through everyday routines and meaningful interactions. Seeing the progress families make together is incredibly rewarding and fuels my dedication to this work. By working closely with parents, I strive to create positive, everyday moments that help children reach their full potential and ensure their voices are heard.

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    Heather Beattie

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I have been an SLP since 2010 and I love what I do. Collaborating with families and teachers to support the needs of children with communication challenges is something that I am very passionate about. Seeing the positive outcomes of our joint efforts is incredibly rewarding! I have a particular interest in the areas of preschool-aged stuttering, early language development and articulation/phonology. Supporting children as they become effective communicators is such a blessing!

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    Jodilyn Thibodeau

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I have been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 and with Communication Options since 2012. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals with communication delays/disorders from birth to early elementary years including family/parent/caregiver training. I strongly believe in the efficacy of early intervention and am passionate in providing, motivating, play-based therapy while targeting speech and language needs. I have received continued education in the areas of parent and teacher training with Hanen approaches for play-based intervention, social thinking ideologies applicable to those individuals with social challenges, and motor speech therapy principles for kiddos with Childhood Apraxia of Speech or profound speech sound disorders. I am happy supporting individuals with communication difficulties and their families - I feel great joy increasing their ability to communicate effectively!

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    Gerri Macrae

    Speech-Language Assistant (SLPA)

    I have been working as a Speech Language Assistant since I received my degree in Linguistics in 2001. Since 2007, I have been part of the Communication Options team, working with Speech Language Pathologists to provide therapy to students in the schools with speech and language delays. In the past three years I have also enjoyed working in our Partners In Play program, providing play-based speech and language therapy for 3-4 years olds. It is a joy to work with students and families, and celebrate their successes with them. In addition to being a Speech Language Assistant, I also support the management of Communication Options as an administrative assistant.

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    Janice Wik

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I have been a practicing Speech and Language Pathologist since 2014. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the Communication Options team since 2017. I obtained my degrees from Minot State University, in North Dakota, and now I live in Red Deer with my husband and two daughters. I provide services for a wide range of communication skills, and I particularly enjoy providing play-based therapy in the areas of speech sound disorders, fluency, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). I feel lucky to be able to help children gain the communicative skills and the confidence to express who they are and what they have to offer.

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    Eden Molineux

    Speech-Language Pathologist
    Partners in Play lead SLP
    Reading Clinic Director

    I have enjoyed working as a speech-language pathologist in preschool and school settings since 2009. I love partnering with and empowering families and educators in meaningful and practical ways to help children develop and share their voices. I care about honouring all the ways children communicate. I enjoy every area of communication and have particular interests in supporting early language development, children on the Autism spectrum, and speech sound disorders. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to work in this field alongside children and families as they experience success.

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    Acacia DeSantis

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I have been practicing Speech Language Pathology since 2016.  Prior to pursuing a career in speech and language, I received a Master of Music degree in opera performance and have performed in operas in Canada and Europe.  I was so excited to make the career change to SLP as these two professions marry so well together.  I am passionate about providing early intervention services to the 3-6 age population, especially those with severe speech sound needs.  Improving speech and language skills, and giving these young children a voice, is the best job in the world!

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    Elani Kruger

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I obtained my degree in 2006 and moved to Canada in 2009. Since then, I have provided services in a variety of environments, from schools, to private practice, to hospital settings.  I have special interest in the area of tethered oral tissues (tongue tie) and early language development but truly love all things communication.  I feel privileged to provide services alongside this well rounded and accomplished team.

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    Carissa Anderson

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    I've been a practicing Speech and Language Pathologist since 2018. I obtained my degrees at the University of Alberta, and now live in Olds with my husband and our bulldog, Rosie. I am honored to work alongside this team of incredible SLPs as we get to support children, families, and their school teams along their communication journeys! I love to target speech sound, language and executive function goals through play-based activities.  Although I enjoy working in all areas of speech and language therapy, I have a special interest in Alternative and Augmentative Communication and supporting children with complex communication needs. 

  • Kiera Shwaluk, Speech-Language Pathologist at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Kiera Shwaluk

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Hi! My name is Kiera Shwaluk and I am so excited to join the Communication Options team! I obtained my degree in speech-language pathology from Minot State University in 2025 and just made the move to Red Deer. Throughout my time at Minot I gained valuable experience working with clients across the lifespan on various communication goals. I enjoy all areas of communication but have a special interest in targeting speech sound disorders and social language skills. Helping individuals find their voice is a privilege and I am lucky to be able to work with and learn from this incredible team!

  • Bradie Molzan, Speech-Language Pathologist at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Bradie Molzan

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Bradie joins our SLP team supporting children and families across Central Alberta — full bio coming soon!

  • Robin Rosentreter, Speech-Language Pathologist at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Robin Rosentreter

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Robin joins our SLP team supporting children and families across Central Alberta — full bio coming soon!

  • Erin Campbell, Speech-Language Pathologist at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Erin Campbell

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Erin joins our SLP team supporting children and families across Central Alberta — full bio coming soon!

  • Jayda Yoxall

    Speech-Language Pathologist 

    My name is Jayda Yoxall and I received my Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2026. I am excited to join the Communication Options team as a new SLP and to represent the company in the Edmonton and surrounding areas! Through my graduate training and previous volunteering, I have gained experience working with clients of all ages and a wide range of communication disorders. I have a particular interest in speech sound disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and early childhood language development. One of the most rewarding aspects of this profession is the opportunity to build meaningful connections with children and their families while getting to know each child’s unique personality.

  • Sharin Fokema, Speech-Language Assistant at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Sharin Fokema

    Speech-Language Assistant (SLPA)

    Sharin supports students in Sunchild schools and Red Deer public schools — full bio coming soon!

  • Trina Gould, Speech-Language Assistant at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Trina Gould

    Speech-Language Assistant (SLPA)

    Trina supports students in Red Deer public schools and our Partners in Play preschool program — full bio coming soon!

  • Kathleen Chornomydz, Speech-Language Assistant at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Kathleen Chornomydz

    Speech-Language Assistant (SLPA)

    Kathleen supports our Partners in Play preschool program — full bio coming soon!

  • Gena Ash, Partners in Play team support at Communication Options in Red Deer

    Gena Ash

    Partners in Play Team Support

    Gena supports our Partners in Play preschool program — full bio coming soon!

Heather Bennett

Full Bio - Coming soon.

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